Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix GH6→Lumix GH7

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

Lumix GH6

£1199

2022

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£501)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix GH6. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GH7

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix GH6	GH7
Price	£1,199	£1,700
Released	2022	2024	↑
Sensor	25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	25MP	25MP
Video	5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with subject detection	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	7.5-stop IBIS	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	14fps	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	560 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	739g body only	535g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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